Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "5.7" to the company, suggesting it is worth attention [12]. Core Insights - The company is a high-quality cathode copper manufacturer, ranking fifth among Chinese producers and is the only Chinese company in the top five in both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia [1]. - The company has experienced rapid sales growth, with total sales increasing from 7,056.7 tons in 2022 to 19,868.9 tons in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +67.8% [2]. - The global cathode copper market is expected to see a supply shortage of approximately 5.8 million tons by 2029, which is likely to drive up copper prices [3]. - The company benefits from a strong business presence in resource-rich regions of Africa, particularly in DRC and Zambia, and has a strategic capacity layout that aligns with China's "going out" strategy [4]. Company Overview - The company produced approximately 16,000 tons of cathode copper in DRC and 5,000 tons in Zambia in 2024, with a market share of 0.9% in DRC and ranking first in Zambia [1]. - The company’s revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was approximately RMB 637.3 million, RMB 675.7 million, and RMB 1,769.8 million, respectively, with a CAGR of +66.7% [2]. - The company has four production facilities, including two copper smelters in Zambia and one in DRC, and is constructing a cobalt processing plant in China [12]. Industry Status and Outlook - The downstream applications for cathode copper include deep processing enterprises, trading companies, and sectors such as new energy and electronics manufacturing [3]. - Global cathode copper production is projected to grow from 21.9 million tons in 2025 to 24.7 million tons by 2029, with a CAGR of 3.0% [3]. - The average copper price in China is expected to rise from RMB 749,000 in 2024 to RMB 775,000 in 2025 [3]. Use of Proceeds - Approximately 80% of the funds raised (or HKD 834.1 million) will be used to expand core business operations, including enhancing the wet metallurgy capacity of the DRC copper smelter and increasing cobalt hydroxide production lines [6]. Cornerstone Investors - Key cornerstone investors include Glencore, Stoneylake Global, North Rock, and others, with total subscriptions amounting to USD 60.255 million, representing 42.50% of the shares offered [7].
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